Confined Space Training at SCESTA in November

On November 18th and 19th of 2017, members of Fire District #3 attended Confined Space Operations training at the Somerset County Emergency Services Training Academy in Hillsborough, NJ.

On Saturday, the instructors refreshed everyone on various ropes and knots that would be used in a confined space situation. The firefighters then used those knots and created hauling systems, practicing different anchor points and methods to raise and lower persons.

On Sunday, firefighters were given two separate scenarios they had to work through. One was removal of a downed worker from a vertical position. The second was removal of a downed worker from a horizontal position. The firefighters from both companies worked together wonderfully and did a great job in each scenario.

Thank you to the instructors at SCESTA, for passing on your knowledge to us and allowing us to grow as better trained firefighters. The members of Station 25 and 27 who attended the drill did an excellent job and are now better prepared for this type of situation should it arise.

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East Franklin Fire Department would like to congratulate FF Enrique Mendoza on becoming a NJ DOC Officer. Enrique was pinned by Foreman Ray Quabeck at the ceremony today. Stay safe, and congratulations! 👨🏻‍🚒👮🏻‍♂️ ... See MoreSee Less

Chief Krushinski will be participating in a webinar Monday, 3/19 with Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder from OH, Chief Reggie Freeman from CT, and Chief Randy McGregor from TX.

In this webinar, Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder will moderate a discussion with three fire chiefs leading departments that experienced firefighter LODDs at structure fires. These leaders will share the specifics of the incident, details from the post-incident analysis, and the changes they’re making to help prevent a similar incident from recurring.

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On Wednesday March 7th into Thursday March 8th, the State of New Jersey was hit with Winter Storm Quinn. This storm was a combination of high winds, heavy snow and rain. Due to this, much of the State was affected with downed power lines, transformer fires and structural fires.

The East Franklin Fire Department responded to 28 calls throughout the duration of the storm. Thank you for all who gave your time and stood by the firehouse ready to respond. Great job to all first responders throughout the State in your efforts to keep people safe. ... See MoreSee Less